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glorious

adjective
glo·​ri·​ous | \ ˈglȯr-Ä“-É™s How to pronounce glorious (audio) \

Definition of glorious

1a : possessing or deserving glory : illustrious had a long and glorious military career
b : entitling one to glory a glorious victory
2 : marked by great beauty or splendor : magnificent a glorious sunset
3 : delightful, wonderful had a glorious weekend
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gloriously adverb
gloriousness noun

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splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary. the wedding was a splendid occasion resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor. resplendent in her jewelry gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color. a gorgeous red dress glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction. a glorious sunset sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension. a vision of sublime beauty superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree. her singing was superb

Examples of glorious in a Sentence

He had a long and glorious military career. The old ruins give only a hint of the city's glorious past. The government has described the battle as a glorious victory. Our room had a glorious view of the mountains.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 Rafael Nadal twirling his racquet over his head, his mouth a glorious snarl. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, "Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm," 24 Aug. 2019 But the backdrops are glorious paintings, subtly lighted. — Los Angeles Times, "Commentary: How two top directors are teaching Europe the L.A. School of Opera," 23 Aug. 2019 There was the Game of the Century the next season (LSU 9, Alabama 6), and then the glorious rematch in the 2012 BCS National Championship (Alabama 21, LSU 0). — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, "Alabama’s greatest generation has come of age," 23 Aug. 2019 Willy Boly misjudged the flight of the ball early on, giving Martial a glorious chance to give United the lead. — SI.com, "Wolves 1-1 Man Utd: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Paul Pogba Misses Penalty in Entertaining Draw," 19 Aug. 2019 For example, the social satire aspect of the novel comes to a glorious climax in the book when a mudslide explodes into a neighbor’s house during a school fundraising brunch. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "What Have You Done, Richard Linklater?," 19 Aug. 2019 Was our glorious experiment of love and acid starting to fail? — Chris Rush, Harper's magazine, "Love and Acid," 19 Aug. 2019 The politics, and glorious deceit, of that agenda came into focus this week. — oregonlive.com, "The back-alley mugging of the death penalty: Steve Duin," 16 Aug. 2019 In Steingaden, the bucolic meadow and plain façade of Wieskirche belie the rococo church’s glorious cupola, gilded stucco, and marble balustrades, all mystically illuminated by the large windows. — National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of glorious

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for glorious

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French glorios, from Latin gloriosus glorious, vainglorious, from gloria

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glorious

adjective
How to pronounce glorious (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of glorious

: having or deserving glory, fame, or honor
: very beautiful or delightful

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glorious

adjective
glo·​ri·​ous | \ ˈglȯr-Ä“-É™s How to pronounce glorious (audio) \

Kids Definition of glorious

1 : having or deserving praise or admiration glorious deeds
2 : having great beauty or splendor glorious music
3 : delightful glorious weather

Other Words from glorious

gloriously adverb

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